Creosote Lace Bug vs Spotted Black Cicada

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Creosote Lace Bug Spotted Black Cicada
Scientific Name Corythucha morrilli Gaeana maculata
Order Hemiptera Hemiptera
Family Tingidae Cicadidae
Size 3-4 mm 40-50 mm
Habitat Heathland Mountains
Diet Herbivores Sap Feeders
Regions North America Southern China, Vietnam, Laos
Conservation Least Concern Least Concern

Creosote Lace Bug

A tiny lace bug with delicate, ornately patterned wings found on creosote bushes. It feeds in groups on the underside of leaves.

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Did You Know?

Its transparent, lace-like wing extensions may help camouflage it against the sunlit surface of leaves.

Spotted Black Cicada

A stunning cicada with jet-black wings adorned with bright yellow or white spots. It is one of the most colorful and sought-after cicadas among collectors.

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Did You Know?

Its bold aposematic wing pattern may serve as a warning to predators, though the extent of its chemical defenses is not fully understood.